turkey joints

In 1921, Kekis and Haritatos traveled east to Rome, NY where they decided to open a new restaurant called, "Candyland." They knew they had a winner in their sweet and crunchy "Turkey Joints"

It's the holidays and there's nothing in our area that screams holiday tradition louder than the original Turkey Joints candy, made in Rome, NY. Believe it or not, the family-owned business has been making them the same way for more than 100-years.

A beloved dish that is tasty as it is historic shockingly ranks as the strangest food in the entire country.

Every year my wife and I do our best to buy local candy for Easter, even though are kids are now in their 20s. We - or The Easter Bunny - has been getting them the solid chocolate bunny from Nora's since they were old enough to eat chocolate.

Nora's Candy Shop, and the world famous Candyland Turkey Joints date all the way back to 1919. It was then in Syracuse that the unique candy was created by partners Jimmy Kekis and Spero Haritatos...

What is a Turkey Joint? No really, this time I am asking.

A Utica Club isn't a club somewhere in Utica. But only a Central New Yorker would understand this license plate. Here's 10 more outsiders won't get.

It's Easter time and the Easter baskets will be filled with treats including jelly beans, gift cards and of course, chocolate. Why not aim for better quality and shopping local when out comes to purchasing Easter candy this year.

Chicken Riggies and Turkey Joints are featured on a popular website's list of "12 Regional Foods Worth Traveling For."

What are turkey joints?  For a moment we will step away from the journalistic creed of objectivity and describe them as "yummaciousness."